onX Hunt vs HuntStand vs BaseMap for Hunting Maps

Three hunting-map apps dominate the US market. All three show public/private boundaries with landowner info. Differences come down to layer quality, offline reliability, and price.

onX Hunt

Pros

  • Best-in-class public/private boundary data
  • Landowner info (name, parcel size)
  • Largest US user base
  • Strong offline maps
  • Many state-specific layers
  • Best support for game-management units (GMU)

Cons

  • Most expensive (
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  • Per-state pricing for premium features

    • Verdict: The industry standard. Most hunters use onX. Worth the price for serious hunters.

    HuntStand

    Pros

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  • Strong weather integration
  • Good food plot planning tools

    • Cons

    Verdict: Best for budget-conscious or new hunters who want functional public/private boundaries without onX's price.

    BaseMap

    Pros

    Cons

    Verdict: Good Western alternative to onX. Often comes free with certain hunting subscriptions or as a state agency partnership.

    Frequently Asked

    Which hunting app shows landowner names?
    All three (onX, HuntStand, BaseMap) show landowner names and parcel sizes where the data is publicly available. onX has the most complete coverage of this data in most states.
    Is the free version of HuntStand enough?
    For DIY public-land hunting in your home state, the free version covers basics. For multi-state hunting, offline scouting, and advanced layers, premium unlocks significant value.
    Do I need a hunting app to hunt public land?
    Not strictly required, but extremely helpful. The boundary data shows where you can legally hunt versus private property. Without an app, you'd be flipping between paper plat maps and topo maps.
    Which is best for elk hunting in the West?
    onX is the standard for Western big-game hunting with the best GMU and elk hunting unit overlays. BaseMap is a strong alternative.